Driving Time from Limón to Panama City
Driving from Limón to Panama City is about 304 mi and takes roughly 5 hr 27 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Limón and Panama City are about 250 mi (402 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 304 mi (490 km), a drive of about 5 hr 27 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 58 min.
| Straight-line distance | 250 mi / 402 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 304 mi / 490 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 27 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 58 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $38 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 9.491, -81.275 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Limón to Panama City is about 250 mi (402 km) in a straight line, and roughly 304 mi (490 km) by road.